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Before the Party

Stories by Somerset Maugham. As Millicent's parents and sister prepare for a party with the bishop, they hear the story of what happened to poor dear Harold.

Stories by Somerset Maugham.

Millicent returns home from colonial life in Borneo, seemingly lacking in emotion following the death of her husband. As her parents and sister prepare for a party with the bishop, they hear the story of what happened to poor dear Harold.

Maugham ...... David Troughton
Millicient ...... Julia Rounthwaite
Mrs Skinner ...... Barbara Marten
Mr Skinner ...... David Fleeshman
Kathleen ...... Victoria Brazier
Harold ...... Jonathan Keeble
Simpson ...... Andonis James Anthony

Directed by Pam Marshall.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 25 Jul 2008 19:45

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  • Fri 25 Jul 2008 19:45

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